Registered Respiratory Therapist

Persante-Health-Care,-Inc.; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Persante Health Care is seeking an Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support overnight sleep testing operations in Norwich, CT. You will prepare patients, monitor data, and ensure safety and comfort during polysomnographic studies and related therapies.

The role requires active Connecticut RRT licensure and BLS/CPR certification. This is an on-site, full-time position with 10-hour night shifts, offering benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut Respiratory Therapist licensure required.
• Active BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to maintain continuing education credits (CEUs) in accordance with BRPT and accrediting agency standards.
• Ability to maintain active professional credentials and state licensure without lapses.
• Ability to work overnight 10-hour shifts in a clinical setting.
• Preferred: Experience in sleep medicine services.
• Preferred: Experience in Pulmonology, Cardiology, or Neurology services.

Responsibilities

• Explain testing procedures to patients and answer questions regarding the sleep study process.
• Apply recording and monitoring electrodes and sensors required for polysomnographic studies.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to sleep by managing room conditions such as lighting, noise, and temperature.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout testing procedures.
• Monitor physiological data throughout the sleep study and recognize artifacts that may affect study quality.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment as needed to maintain accurate data collection.
• Apply appropriate testing and therapies as ordered and according to established protocols.
• Document detailed documentation throughout the testing process.
• Complete post-study procedures including data validation and documentation review.
• Ensure accurate patient information is associated with collected study data.
• Maintain sleep lab equipment and communicate mechanical issues according to policy.
• Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols.
• Participate in training and professional development activities as required.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy or related healthcare field

Job description

Position SummaryThe Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) supports overnight sleep testing operations under the supervision of the Regional Clinical Manager and Medical Director. This role is responsible for preparing patients for testing, monitoring physiological data throughout the study, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining patient safety and comfort. The RRT supports the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders by assisting with polysomnographic testing and respiratory-related therapies in accordance with established clinical protocols and accreditation standards.Please Note: Active Connecticut Respiratory Therapist licensure required. This position will Support Hartford Backus Norwich.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPatient Preparation and CareExplain testing procedures to patients and answer questions regarding the sleep study process.Apply recording and monitoring electrodes and sensors required for polysomnographic studies.Create and maintain an environment conducive to sleep by managing room conditions such as lighting, noise, and temperature.Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout testing procedures.Study Monitoring and Data CollectionMonitor physiological data throughout the sleep study and recognize artifacts that may affect study quality.Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment as needed to maintain accurate data collection.Apply appropriate testing and therapies as ordered and according to established protocols.Documentation and Post-Study ProceduresProvide detailed documentation throughout the testing process.Complete post-study procedures including data validation and documentation review.Ensure accurate patient information is associated with collected study data.Operational ResponsibilitiesMaintain sleep lab equipment and communicate mechanical issues according to policy.Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols.Participate in training and professional development activities as required.Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.Licensure and Certification RequirementsCurrent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in good standing.Current BLS/CPR certification.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Active RRT credential in good standingAbility to maintain required continuing education credits (CEUs) in accordance with BRPT and accrediting agency standards.Ability to maintain active professional credentials and state licensure without lapses.Ability to work overnight 10-hour shifts in a clinical setting.Preferred QualificationsExperience in sleep medicine services.Experience in Pulmonology, Cardiology, or Neurology services.Associate degree in respiratory therapy or related healthcare field.Physical and Work RequirementsThe position requires extended periods of standing, walking, and monitoring patient studies. Staff must be able to lift and move equipment and supplies as needed and maintain visual attention to monitoring systems during overnight shifts.Employment Details (Role-Specific)Pay Rate / Salary Range: $42.00 – $45.00 per hourJob Type: Full-timeSchedule: Overnight shifts (4 days / 10hr.), schedule assigned based on operational needsWork Location: Backus, Norwich Connecticut. – On-siteOpenings: 2 Positions AvailableBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceEqual Opportunity EmployerPersante Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.